9. FAMILY AND SOCIETY

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FAMILY ANDFAMILY AND

SOCIETYSOCIETY


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ISLAMIC FAMILIAL CONCEPTISLAMIC FAMILIAL CONCEPT

The Importance of Family FormationThe Importance of Family Formation

In Islam, family is a very important institution.In Islam, family is a very important institution.

Allah formed a special law for family affair called Allah formed a special law for family affair called munakahatmunakahat..

The formation of family is very important to:The formation of family is very important to:

i) ensure the continuity of humans generation;i) ensure the continuity of humans generation;

ii) preserve humans moral and dignity through marriage;ii) preserve humans moral and dignity through marriage;

iii) achieve happiness, harmony, interiii) achieve happiness, harmony, inter--human loving/caring andhuman loving/caring andsatisfaction of physical and spiritual need;satisfaction of physical and spiritual need;

iv) form strong and capableiv) form strong and capable ummahummah;;v) form and cultivate sacrifice spirit, cooperation and solidarityv) form and cultivate sacrifice spirit, cooperation and solidarityin soul of every family member.in soul of every family member.


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The Formation of FamilyThe Formation of Family

Marriage is a foundation of Islamic family and family life isMarriage is a foundation of Islamic family and family life isfounded upon marriage.founded upon marriage.

A good and sound society can only grow if a man and womanA good and sound society can only grow if a man and womanare bound in a solid relationship through the sacred contractare bound in a solid relationship through the sacred contract

of marriage.of marriage. The ruling of marriage:The ruling of marriage:i)i) MubahMubah(Permissible): this is the original law;(Permissible): this is the original law;

ii)ii) WajibWajib(Compulsory): for a man who can afford the marriage(Compulsory): for a man who can afford the marriageand has a very high sex desire;and has a very high sex desire;

iii)iii) SunnahSunnah(Recommended): for those who want to get married,(Recommended): for those who want to get married,qualified and can afford it;qualified and can afford it;

iv)iv) HaramHaram(Prohibited): for those who are not permissible;(Prohibited): for those who are not permissible;v)v) MakruhMakruh(Discouraged): for a man who is unable to afford the(Discouraged): for a man who is unable to afford the

marriage, but the wife to be is willing to support the family.marriage, but the wife to be is willing to support the family.


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The Choosing of the Bride or theThe Choosing of the Bride or the

BridegroomBridegroom Islam suggests a man to consider 4 factors inIslam suggests a man to consider 4 factors in

choosing a wife to be i.e. wealth, goodchoosing a wife to be i.e. wealth, good

descendent, beauty and religion.descendent, beauty and religion. Islamic family law has given certain outline thatIslamic family law has given certain outline that

must be followed by everyMuslim in marriage.must be followed by everyMuslim in marriage.

Those who are considered prohibited marriageThose who are considered prohibited marriagepartners:partners:


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StatusStatus SituationSituation

HaramMuabbadHaramMuabbad(Due to(Due to

blood relations)blood relations)

Family relationshipFamily relationship --

father, mother andfather, mother andson/daughterson/daughter

HaramMuabbadHaramMuabbad(Due to(Due tomarital relations)marital relations)

Family relationshipFamily relationship wiveswivesof ascendants, wives ofof ascendants, wives ofdescendants, ascendants ofdescendants, ascendants ofwives, descendants ofwives, descendants ofwives.wives.

HaramMuabbadHaramMuabbad(Due to(Due tobreast feeding)breast feeding) Because of sharing theBecause of sharing thebreast milkbreast milk

HaramMuaqqatHaramMuaqqat Wifes siblingsWifes siblings

HaramMuaqqatHaramMuaqqat NonNon--Muslim womenMuslim women

HaramMuaqqatHaramMuaqqat Women inWomen in iddah.iddah.


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Husband and Wife ResponsibilityHusband and Wife Responsibility

Husbands RightHusbands Right

i)i) Leadership and head of household;Leadership and head of household;

ii)ii) To be obeyed;To be obeyed;

iii)iii) Wife is responsible to hide all her husbands flawsWife is responsible to hide all her husbands flawsand inabilities;and inabilities;

iv)iv) Get fair treatment and love inclusive body and soul;Get fair treatment and love inclusive body and soul;

v)v) Wife is responsible for hers and her husbands prideWife is responsible for hers and her husbands prideand dignity with or without his presence;and dignity with or without his presence;

vi)vi) Wife must seek the husbands permission beforeWife must seek the husbands permission beforeleaving the home.leaving the home.


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Wifes RightWifes Right

i)i) Husband is responsible to provide alimonyHusband is responsible to provide alimony

and maintain the needs of his wifes body andand maintain the needs of his wifes body andmind;mind;

ii)ii) Get reasonable clothing and accomodation;Get reasonable clothing and accomodation;

iii)iii) Husband must guarantee her safety andHusband must guarantee her safety andwelfare;welfare;

iv)iv) Has the right over her husbands good advice;Has the right over her husbands good advice;

v)v) Husband is responsible to hide all his wifesHusband is responsible to hide all his wifesinabilities and flaws;inabilities and flaws;

vi)vi) Husband must love his wifes family.Husband must love his wifes family.


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Shared RightsShared Rights

i)i) Both husband and wife have the right to enjoyBoth husband and wife have the right to enjoy

the goodness of matrimony;the goodness of matrimony;ii)ii) Both husband and wife are responsible toBoth husband and wife are responsible to

have good relationship with respective inhave good relationship with respective in--lawlaw

family;family;iii)iii) Wealth belonging to both parties can beWealth belonging to both parties can be

inherited by any one of them in the cause ofinherited by any one of them in the cause of

death.death.


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Shared ResponsibilitiesShared Responsibilities

i)i) The study ofThe study offardhu ain;fardhu ain;

ii)ii) Always hold a mutual discussion over allAlways hold a mutual discussion over allmatters;matters;

iii)iii) Always helping one another to do good andAlways helping one another to do good andleave sin;leave sin;

iv)iv) Always remain honest and keep to allAlways remain honest and keep to allpromises made;promises made;

v)v) Always forgive and forget as well as provideAlways forgive and forget as well as provide

advises for one another;advises for one another;vi)vi) Always pray together;Always pray together;

vii)vii) Have faith in Allah and strive towardsHave faith in Allah and strive towardshappiness together.happiness together.


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Polygamy In IslamPolygamy In Islam Islam is a practical religionIslam is a practical religion can answer all humancan answer all human

problems.problems. Islam allows restricted polygamyIslam allows restricted polygamy marriage to moremarriage to more

than one women, with maximum of four.than one women, with maximum of four.

The Quran has imposed strict conditions for marryingThe Quran has imposed strict conditions for marrying

several wives.several wives.Andifyoufear that you willnot dealfairly by theorphans,Andifyoufear that you willnot dealfairly by theorphans,marry ofthewomen who seem good to you, two or threeorfour;marry ofthewomen who seem good to you, two or threeorfour;andifyoufear that you cannot befair to so many, then oneonlyandifyoufear that you cannot befair to so many, then oneonly

or (thecaptives) that your right hands possess. Thusitis moreor (thecaptives) that your right hands possess. Thusitis morelikely that you willnot do injusticelikely that you willnot do injustice.(4:3).(4:3)

This verse says that in order to marry more than oneThis verse says that in order to marry more than onewoman, a man must be able to be fair and just to eachwoman, a man must be able to be fair and just to each

of them. If he is not able to be so, he should marry onlyof them. If he is not able to be so, he should marry onlyone wife.one wife.


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Another verse of the Quran says:Another verse of the Quran says:You willnot beableto dealfairly between your wives,You willnot beableto dealfairly between your wives,however much you wish. Yet do not turn completely aside(fromhowever much you wish. Yet do not turn completely aside(from

one) so that youleaveanotherin suspense, ifyou maintainone) so that youleaveanotherin suspense, ifyou maintainproper conduct and do your duty, Allahisever Forgiving andproper conduct and do your duty, Allahisever Forgiving andMercifulMerciful.(4:129).(4:129)

This further emphasises fair treatment.This further emphasises fair treatment. Islam allows polygamy in special circumstances. TheIslam allows polygamy in special circumstances. The

situations are:situations are:i)i) When a wife is barren and cannot bear children butWhen a wife is barren and cannot bear children but

the husband wants children.the husband wants children.ii)ii) If the first wife is chronically ill and she is unable toIf the first wife is chronically ill and she is unable to

carry out her marital and household duties, thecarry out her marital and household duties, thehusband may marry another woman and so restorehusband may marry another woman and so restorefamily stability.family stability.

iii)iii) Polygamy may the solution to the problems of aPolygamy may the solution to the problems of asociety which has more women than mensociety which has more women than men especiallyespecially

after war.after war.


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Parental ResponsibilitiesParental Responsibilities

i)i) To pray for Allah to provide with good childrenTo pray for Allah to provide with good childrenupon marriage;upon marriage;

ii)ii) ToTo azanazana male newborn anda male newborn and qamatqamata femalea femalenewborn;newborn;

iii)iii) Provide good names to the children;Provide good names to the children;

iv)iv) Provide clothe, food and accommodation that isProvide clothe, food and accommodation that isreasonable;reasonable;

v)v) Educate the children to be wellEducate the children to be well--bred and a faithfulbred and a faithfulservant to Allah;servant to Allah;

vi)vi) Provide good education;Provide good education;

vii)vii) Shower the children with love and be justShower the children with love and be just

viii)viii) Handle and organize their marriage at the ripe age.Handle and organize their marriage at the ripe age.


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Children ResponsibilitiesChildren Responsibilities

i)i) Obey their parents;Obey their parents;

ii)ii) Answer their call immediately and be presentAnswer their call immediately and be presentwhen needed;when needed;

iii)iii) Never raise the voice above the parents whenNever raise the voice above the parents when

speaking;speaking;iv)iv) Pray for them during their lives or after theirPray for them during their lives or after their

death;death;

v)v) Execute their will after their death;Execute their will after their death;vi)vi) Always speak of their good acts and forget allAlways speak of their good acts and forget all

their mistakes.their mistakes.


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ISLAMIC SOCIAL LIFE AND ITSISLAMIC SOCIAL LIFE AND ITS

BASISBASISIslamic Society ConceptIslamic Society Concept Islamic society is a group of people those embraceIslamic society is a group of people those embrace

Islam and practice Islamic teaching.Islam and practice Islamic teaching.

Forming the society that practice Islamic values is aForming the society that practice Islamic values is aresponsibility of everyMuslim.responsibility of everyMuslim. Prophet Muhammad in Medina formed the firstProphet Muhammad in Medina formed the first

Islamic society in 622 A.D.Islamic society in 622 A.D. The basis of everyMuslims social life are:The basis of everyMuslims social life are:i)i) TheThe syariahsyariahii)ii) Morality(Morality(akhlakakhlak))iii)iii) Practice (Practice (ibadahibadah))iv)iv) Brotherhood of manBrotherhood of man


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The Society Members RightsThe Society Members Rights

In Islamic society, everybody has a right to liveIn Islamic society, everybody has a right to live

in peace and harmony.in peace and harmony. Freedom in thinking, embracing a religion andFreedom in thinking, embracing a religion and

giving an opinion are the basic rights of societygiving an opinion are the basic rights of society

members.members. Upholding the good things and resisting the badUpholding the good things and resisting the bad

things are also every members obligations.things are also every members obligations.

Every person has a right to work and enjoyEvery person has a right to work and enjoyhis/her wealth.his/her wealth.


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Islam and Multiracial SocietyIslam and Multiracial Society

Multiracial society: society that consists of manyMultiracial society: society that consists of many

different races, languages, cultures and religions.different races, languages, cultures and religions. Islam believes that one can overcome religiousIslam believes that one can overcome religious

differences between different religions.differences between different religions. Islam believes in the freedom of religion as there isIslam believes in the freedom of religion as there is

no compulsion in embracing Islam.no compulsion in embracing Islam. Freedom of religion is when different religions of aFreedom of religion is when different religions of a

particular region possess the same rights of worshipparticular region possess the same rights of worshipand public expression.and public expression.

Islamic society is responsible to obey Islamic laws.Islamic society is responsible to obey Islamic laws.

The responsibility is divided into 2 categories:The responsibility is divided into 2 categories:i)i) Responsibility towards Allah (Responsibility towards Allah (AqidahAqidah/religion/religionresponsibility)responsibility)

ii)ii) Responsibility towards the government thatResponsibility towards the government thatpractices Islamic law system (Political responsibility)practices Islamic law system (Political responsibility)


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CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

Family is an important component in theFamily is an important component in the

process of forming a society and a country. Theprocess of forming a society and a country. Theexistence of a society and a country areexistence of a society and a country are

incomplete without the institution of the family.incomplete without the institution of the family.Islam sees family is an institution that is able toIslam sees family is an institution that is able to

decorate a society that is going to be formed.decorate a society that is going to be formed.

If the family is excellent, so will the society.If the family is excellent, so will the society.

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